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Port of Entry sits down with KPBS border reporter Gustavo Solis and Al Otro Lado Director of Litigation Cassandra Lopez to discuss and reflect on the most significant changes in immigration policy and how they have impacted the border region.

We sit down with two journalists in the wake of shocking allegations of sexual abuse by César Chávez and what comes next. Plus, a new Marine report finds a malfunction caused an artillery explosion last fall. And, a Padres season preview ahead of opening day.

"M(other) Tongues" brings together artists who use textile to examine the interconnected experiences of migration, displacement, and cultural inheritance. Drawing on textile traditions rooted in women’s domestic and communal practices, the works approach stitching, weaving, and dyeing as forms of mark making—methods of carrying ancestral stories across borders and generations. In "M(other) Tongues," cloth becomes both archive and language, expressing the tensions of uprooting and the desire to remain connected to one’s past. Each piece invites viewers to reflect on how identity is continually woven from personal narratives, shared histories, and the ongoing work of becoming. San Diego Public Library on Instagram

Come join us for a day filled with diversity and community at the Market Creek Plaza Amphitheater! Experience a variety of cultures through food, music, dance, and art. This event celebrates the beauty of multiculturalism and aims to bring people together in a spirit of unity. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with others and learn about different traditions. Guests will enjoy a variety of cultural performances, local dishes from San Diego vendors, fresh produce and nonprofit resource tables. Attendees can also join in on activities including rock climbing, face painting, jumbo lawn games and more. See you there! Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation: Website / Facebook / Instagram

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The SD Fixit Clinic is excited to partner with the Solana Center at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center for the upcoming Zero Waste Textile Expo 2026! This special event aims to educate our wonderful community about the effects of clothing and textile waste and highlight the importance of embracing sustainable fashion practices. Join us for a delightful mini textile repair clinic, where you can bring your textile items that need a little love and mending. Please fill out the RSVP form to help us ensure that we have plenty of volunteers on hand to assist you. Please note that registration will close two days before the event. No worries if you can’t make it on time; we always welcome walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis! Just arrive before 3:30 p.m. We will not be accepting any more people after 3:30 p.m. It’s a fun-filled day for the whole family, so feel free to bring the kids along! We’re growing quickly and look forward to hosting events all across San Diego County. We can’t wait to see you there! Details: Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026 Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Encinitas Community and Senior Center Interested in volunteering with SD Fix-it? Click on this link to fill out an application: https://sdfixitclinic.org/ San Diego FixIt Clinic on Instagram

The White House Correspondents Association Dinner was one of several incidents of gun violence in the U.S. last week. Others ended in injuries and fatalities.

Join an Artist Talk featuring Eden DeLaVara and Marcela Alarcón López as part of their Emerging Artist Residency in Visual Arts at Arts District Liberty Station. We'll be spending some time connecting with you all and reflecting on some lessons learned from our 6 month residency. We'll also spend some time answering some questions you may have! This is meant to be an informal dialogue in our creative community. <3 Light refreshments will be provided.

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District Superintendent David Feliciano said he believed the initial complaint that necessitated a remedy originated from a gender-nonconforming student at an elementary school who was "uncomfortable using the restroom because of comments other students made about how they dressed."

World-Renowned Belly Dance Pioneer Suhaila Salimpour Returns to San Diego for a Weekend of Dance, Culture, and Celebration San Diego, CA — Suhaila Salimpour, visionary artist and one of the most influential figures in the world of belly dance, will headline a weekend of dance and performance in San Diego, featuring a 6-hour belly dance intensive and the dazzling Suhaila Super Star Gala. A trailblazer in Middle Eastern dance, Suhaila brings her signature fusion of deep cultural knowledge, precise technique, and dynamic performance to this unique event designed to inspire dancers of all levels and uplift the local arts community. ________________________________________ Featuring: Live performance by Fadi Islambouli and Suhaila Salimpour With special guest performers from across Southern California! ________________________________________ About Suhaila Salimpour Suhaila Salimpour is a first-generation Kurdish-American of Sicilian-Greek descent and a second-generation belly dancer, continuing the legacy of her mother, Jamila Salimpour. She is the creator of the first structured certification program and pedagogical system in belly dance, transforming how the dance is studied, taught, and preserved globally. Suhaila has toured internationally, performed in top venues across the Middle East and beyond, choreographed three full-length theatrical productions, and recorded over 23 albums with renowned Arabic musicians. Her contributions have earned prestigious accolades, including the 2024 Gerbode Foundation Special Award for Dance and Movement, and the 2023/24 Isadora Duncan Special Award for Outstanding Production. She currently serves on the boards of Shawl-Anderson Dance Center, World Arts West, and the Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance, while co-producing the YALLAH Arts Festival in the Bay Area. She is also pursuing her MFA in Dance at Saint Mary’s College of California. ________________________________________ A Celebration of Culture and Community Rooted in the traditions of the SWANA (Southwest Asian and North African) region, this weekend of programming is more than just dance—it's a powerful gathering of community, heritage, and cultural expression. In support of children and families in the Middle East, $1 from every Gala ticket will be donated to the Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA). Attendees are also encouraged to make additional contributions online: Click here to donate directly Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/suhaila-super-star-gala-tickets-1415940719809?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl Suhaila Salimpour on Instagram and Facebook